Payroll Administrator jobs in United Kingdom

# Payroll Manager## **What You’ll Do****What We’re Looking For*** **Experience:** 2–5 years UK payroll processing experience.* Strong knowledge of PAYE/NIC, statutory payments, and payroll compliance.* Familiarity with accounting principles and payroll software (Unit4 experience is a plus).* Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.* Detail-oriented, methodical, and highly organised with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.You’ll play a key role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time, while contributing to process improvements that support our growing business. We offer a collaborative environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact.**A place for everyone**Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions.Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.**Buro Happold****, we’re seeking a** **Payroll Manager** **to lead our UK payroll function and deliver a responsive, accurate, and compliant payroll service to our employees.*** Manage monthly payroll processing, including new hires, leavers, and salary changes.* Ensure accurate and timely payroll payments in line with statutory requirements.* Complete year-end routines (P60s, P11Ds) and reconcile payroll-related accounts.* Act as the go-to expert for payroll legislation and compliance.* Liaise with HR, finance teams, external auditors, and pension providers.* Drive continuous improvement and efficiency in payroll processes.The following content displays a map of the job's location.| OpenStreetMap contributors### Payroll Manager* **Salary** Competitive* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** burohappold/TP/659/1754* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Job Category** Finance* **Discipline** Finance* **Location** Bath, United Kingdom* **Closing Date** 02 January, 2026